Paint Sprayer / Vehicle Paint Technician - Night Shift Rolling Stock Maintenance / Vehicle Finishing Team Client: Alstom UK - Derby Large-scale rail manufacturing and refurbishment environment Voyager Refurbishment project and the follow-on CL222 Refurbishment project until September 2028 Role Purpose This role involves delivering high-quality paint finishing on large rail vehicles, including full surface preparation, priming, spraying, and final finishing. You will be working in a safety-critical, physically demanding production environment where precision and finish quality are essential. Candidates from a range of engineering and vehicle finishing backgrounds will be considered. Location & Working Pattern Location: Derby Shifts: Nights Minimum 48 hours per week Immediate starts available Key Responsibilities Carry out full surface preparation on rolling stock (sanding, keying, masking, filling) Apply primer and topcoat systems, including 2K paint...

Defects Technician - Days Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days Monday to Friday - Subject to change Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: 23.15 PAYE 30.13 Umbrella Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects, identify root causes and complete rectification within...

Defects Technician - Nights Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Nights Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday - Subject to change. Training will take place on day shift until you are signed off. Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: 27.28 PAYE 36.23 Umbrella Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for experienced Defects Technician's to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control...

Mechanical Technician/ Mechanical Fitter This role would be suitable for: Car Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Mechanical Technician, Ex forces Engineers etc We are looking for Mechanical Fitters on an initial contract basis to work for an engineering company in Doncaster then move to Burton. The standard rate for this role is 24.70ph Umb/ 18.20 PAYE (inside IR35) with overtime enhancements after 37 hrs. The role is expected to be Monday to Friday days predominantly with some Afternoons (paid at a 20% uplift), 37 hours per week with occasional overtime. This will be a 3/4 Months training at Doncaster with Mileage paid for travel to this depot (30p per mile) and other enhancements. The role will then move to a new facility being built in Barton under Needwood (Burton upon Trent, DE13 area) where there will be the opportunity to go permanent after a short while. Position Summary: To carry out Mechanical fitting work on Rolling Stock and related components...

Modifications & Defects Technician Location: Barton-under-Needwood, DE13 Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Shifts: Days & Nights - 40 hours per week Contract: 12 month rolling contract Pay: Pre 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 35.09 UMBRELLA Post 12 weeks: 27.41 PAYE 36.81 UMBRELLA Overtime paid at 1.25 The Role Our client is looking for an experienced Modifications & Defects Technician to join their rolling stock engineering operation. You'll be responsible for carrying out fleet modifications, fault diagnosis, defect rectification, inspections, testing and technical upgrades, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and availability of the fleet. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned rolling stock modifications, engineering changes and technical upgrades. Install, remove, replace and commission rolling stock components and systems. Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults. Investigate defects,...

Mechanical Fitter Barton Under Needwood Location: Barton Under Needwood, Burton-on-Trent Job Type: 6-Month Contract to Permanent (Temp-to-Perm) Pay Rates: £18.79 PAYE for Level 3 Qualified Fitters Hours: Monday to Thursday 40 hours a week The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with a globally recognised rail engineering business, starting with 3-4 months of training in Doncaster before transitioning to Barton Under Needwood on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection of freight wagons, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. This role would suit candidates from rail, rolling stock, heavy engineering, HGV, automotive, plant, military, manufacturing, or similar mechanical backgrounds. Travel Allowance: 30p per...

CNC Turner Burton Upon Trent £19.63 per hour PAYE Contract or Permanent Are you a skilled CNC Turner looking for a role where your precision, expertise, and craftsmanship are truly valued? This isn't just another machining role. It's an opportunity to join a business that values skilled engineers, invests in training, and offers genuine long-term prospects. If you're a CNC Turner who enjoys producing quality work, solving engineering challenges, and being part of a professional manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that manufactures high-quality precision components for industry-leading projects. Working within a modern machining environment, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in producing quality work, investing in its people, and providing long-term career opportunities. The Role We're looking for an experienced CNC Turner who can confidently set, operate,...

Control Systems Engineer / PLC Programmer Join a growing automation business delivering high-performance electrical control solutions across the UK and Europe. This opportunity suits someone with industrial automation experience and strong PLC, HMI/SCADA and control system design knowledge. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Systems Software Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, SCADA Engineer, Electrical Controls Engineer, Control Software Engineer   SALARY: £55,000 – £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Overtime + Benefits LOCATION: You can be based in either Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands or Deeside, Flintshire, Wales whichever site is closer to you. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW A varied engineering opportunity offers involvement in high-performance automation...